Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle vs Woodside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
Woodside High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,723 students
| Measure | Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Newport News, Virginia | Woodside High Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 340 | #237 of 317 |
| National rank | #4880 of 15,369 | #4416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 988 | 1,723 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 1,723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 87% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 62.7).
- •Woodside High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Woodside High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •Woodside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Woodside High is the larger school with 1,723 students compared with 988.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle better than Woodside High?
On the Success Index (US), Woodside High ranks higher (65.5 vs 62.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and Woodside High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle: 988. Woodside High: 1,723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and Woodside High rank in Virginia?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is 292nd of 340 and Woodside High is 237th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).